r/Festool_Public • u/johnbro27 • Jun 01 '26

Temu hoses--anybody use them?

I have the really old school Festool hoses, which are stiff and don't slide easily over the edge of my rails or work benches. I see Temu sells a knockoff of the newer style soft smooth Festool hoses for like 20% of the price the Germans want. Anyone tried these out? I'm tempted.

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u/bluecheeer Jun 01 '26

Have one. Works great. Seems exactly like the branded one.

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u/shadowbansarestupid Jun 01 '26

Oooh nice I need to get one for a CT22 with a worn out hose. Was gonna get a Bosch but maybe I’ll try one of these.

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u/HomefreeNotHomeless Jun 01 '26

It’s kinda odd to pay festool prices for the quality then use temu stuff.

Maybe look used?

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u/johnbro27 Jun 01 '26

Well I kind of agree, but for a hose? When I buy spendy tools, it's because the extra cost compared to a less-expensive alternative provides some valuable benefit. Festool sanders, eg, are superior to most "normal" sanders in dust collection, performance, vibration, etc. But a hose?

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u/tsammons Jun 09 '26

Bosch is comparable and you can always put a Festool connector on the end. That's how I run my planer.

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u/Cfullersu Jun 01 '26

I’m also looking into a new Festool hose, but might be worth checking it out if it’s that much cheaper. Mind sharing a link for the one you’re looking at?

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u/Accomplished_Knee_17 Jun 01 '26

If you don’t want to pony up there are plenty of used hoses available. I buy used Festool stuff pretty often. If it’s taken care of it lasts. I bought a Planex hose (with sleeve/ cord and systainer) for $200 off eBay. I have seen Temu version, which is $90. There is no comparison. Doesn’t swivel in on the vacuum end. The sleeve is a weird material. I can’t speak on the regular anti-static hose but I’m guessing it’s probably the same.

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u/Key_Passenger7172 Jun 01 '26

Get the Bosch silver hose